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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age did Glenn Gould retire?

2. What Russian composer and pianist initially developed a highly lyrical and idiosyncratic tonal language inspired by the music of Frédéric Chopin?

3. How old was Wilhelm Backhaus when he made his first concert tour?

4. Where was Annette Essipoff from?

5. How old was Isaac Albeniz when he debuted in 1864 Spain?

Short Essay Questions

1. What Polish pianists are described in Chapter XXIV, The Chopinzee, the Buddha, and Others in addition to de Pachmann and Godowsky?

2. What female students of Liszt are described in Chapter XXV, The Ladies?

3. What advances and contributions did Glenn Gould bring to musical presentation?

4. What example is given to illustrate modernist principles with Josef Hofmann?

5. Who was Vladimir de Pachmann? What was his expertise and namesake?

6. Describe Harold Bauer's American debut. What is noted of the pianist's style?

7. How did Vladimir Horowitz's piano career begin? What was the public reaction to the pianist?

8. What was the impact of the Russian Revolution of 1917 on music?

9. Compare the style and works of Busoni and Godowsky. How does the author relate their philosophical differences?

10. When did Josef Hofmann make his American debut? What toll did it take on him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the influences of Friedrich Chopin on romanticism, piano technique, and style. When was Chopin born? When did he debut? When did he die?

Essay Topic 2

How did the salon to the concert hall impact musicians, pianists, and composers? What differences are there between the two types of playing venues?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the style, biography, and works of Franz Liszt. What characteristics was Liszt known for as a performer? What were his fans like?

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